as film developer), but muriatic acid is.
On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 1:21 PM, Jack Coats <jack@coats.org> wrote:
> **
>
>
> Years back I had Naval-Jelly, basically a jellyed acid. Put it on,
> dissolves rust, and wash it off. Then put some surface protectant back on
> it (thin coat of oil?) The good thing is it worked fast. But don't put it
> on and 'walk away' for lunch or over night. When it stops reacting, it is
> time to get it off. Then evaluate whether you need to put more on (if it is
> really rough).
>
> It is still sold in hardware stores, auto stores, etc.
>
> I have also used iodine to loosen rusted bolts. Yep, go to your local
> pharmacist and get some iodine. Sometimes works, sometimes not.
>
> Basically anything that will react with the rust but not so much the metal
> works.
>
> If you could get some modeling clay, make a lip for a reservoir around the
> rust, pour on some Coke, regular sugared, not diet, the phosphoric acid
> will
> eat the rust. Should take a few days, but it eats the rust.
>
> Clorox is basically a dilute hydrochloric acid, so it could be used. But
> watch for the chlorine fumes they can get rough. ... Also one of the liquid
> or foaming drain cleaners or something like CLR that is supposed to react
> with calcium, lime, and rust should work.
>
> Well, there are a few ideas. Let us know what works for you!
>
> ... Jack
>
> (all the normal caveats apply, be careful, you are responsible for you and
> not me, etc, etc, weasel words, etc. Be safe, but enjoy.)
>
>
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>
>
>
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Nick A
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